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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $564
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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3330 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3330 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3349 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3330.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3330
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $106.51 vs $353.88
- Up to 51% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i9-12900KF - $0.93 vs $1.88 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 77 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 65% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i5-3330 - 188 vs 114 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3330 - 24 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-3330
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
114
60%
Value, $/FPS
$0.93/FPS
100%
Price, $
$106.51
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-3330 3 GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80637I53330
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Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
188
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.88/FPS
49%
Price, $
$353.88
30%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-3330
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3330 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-3330 or Core i9-12900KF
HITMAN 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
134 FPS
$12.69/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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$1,699.99
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159 FPS
$11.75/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,869
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145 FPS
$18.48/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,679.99
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165 FPS
$33.33/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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$5,499
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164 FPS
$23.27/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$3,816
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159 FPS
$15.72/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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$2,499.99
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164 FPS
$15.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$2,473
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150 FPS
$12.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,899.99
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165 FPS
$29.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$4,799
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165 FPS
$33.33/FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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$5,499
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